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I am a SAHM with four little girls. So as you can imagine, my life is hectic, dramatic and I love it!!! Being creative is my therapy and keeps me grounded so that I do not lose focus on all the little things my life offers. My husband is the most supportive man and always encourages me to reach for my dreams. My girls are always challenging me to be a better mom and realize that the little things in life are really the big things and the big things in life are really the little things. I have to constantly remind myself to stop and breathe and take in what matters the most. I have had the opportunity to create scrapbooking kits for My Mind's Eye called "Kristie's Creations" and Kristie's Creations- Painted Pieces" in 2005. I feel so blessed.

The funny, strange, not so cute things about me...aka my "isms"...

- I love the smell of clean laundry!!! I smell every (well not every) piece of clean clothes when I fold.- I burn Gold Canyon candles almost everyday! Oh and by the way if you need a rockin consultant, my friend Kim is available!(your welcome, Kim)- I believe that you should always treat others like you want to be treated.-I make lop-sided cakes. I even took a cake class, but darn it just happens!-When I settle into bed at night, I have to have my sheets perfectly straight.- I love to clean.- I make wierd faces, that's according to Lisa and my Husband. Whatever!!!-I do not take out the trash. That is one job, I just can't do.- My husband says when I sleep that I make a sound that sounds like a ventilator. Wierd but he snores sometimes too!:)- I am almost never late and I can't stand when people are. It drives me crazy! I figure if I can get out the door with 4 girls and myself then you should.-I tell my children if they are going stare at someone that is different then them, they need to say "hi" and smile. That leads to my next one...- I am a nurse and I worked with special needs children in home care for 3 years and then worked in Critical Care at Children's Hospital before having my first daughter.-When I am tired, I hit the wall and that's it. I must go to bed very soon. I really need 8 hours of sleep at night or more.- I do not nap, I just can't.- I am a bottled water snob-I must eat breakfast before I eat any other meal for the day. No pizza for breakfast... not this girl!

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

New class at Pink Pineapple on December 29th at 6pm. Call for sign ups (760) 598 2222or email for a kit.Using the new Making memories Falalala line and stamps by Fancy pants and new October Afternoon, this book is charming and a little vintage! The 6x6 metal panels gives it a sturdy but fun twist. All metal is prestamped in kits and class. Some techniques are reserved for class instruction. See you then and have a Merry little Christmas...

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Ok seriously this album was inspired by the super cute pj's I bought my daughter and knew I had to scrap it! I used the K&Co line and the cricut to cute out simple designs. I made the rainbows out of circles layered by colors. I just love this album and guess what? It is going on the road with Jessica, so if you are in town with one of the many shows that she does then go check it out.Since my kids are now off track for school for 6 weeks, I will be getting lots done here in the next 2 weeks and shipped of to Mrs. Jessica for the road! So stay tuned for more amazing projects. Oh, by the way this project is using the tabbed flower book from K2R!This will be a class in Febuary at Pink Pineapple, no dates yet! I must go now and finish my 6x6 metal xmas book for a class. take care...

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Hi everyone,I know it's been awhile. Life is crazy! So much has happened. I have joined a design team called Kits 2 Remember. This is where I get all of my acrylic from and now metal panels (more on that later). Jessica Guthrie is the owner and is so sweet. I can't believe how much stuff we get! As some of you know... I have cut back on my classes right now. Partly, because the economy is hard right now and scrapbooking is a luxary that we must really pick and choose with. And that's ok... I get it. Also, I have been asked to be the Secretary of my girls swim team... and let me just tell you... who knew how much work all of the voluteers on a non profit club swim team do. It's crazy!!!!!!!!! My husband sometimes get upset with me because he says that I am either scrapping or doing swim team stuff. :( And it's true. But if you know me... what ever I take on, I go full force and nothing stops me. I just want to give a big THANKS to my mom for such a freakin drive to be as crazy as one can be, so... Thanks MOM!:)So, that leads me into what I was saying before... I am teaching one class this month and one class next month (for now :) ). I will be teaching a 12x12 metal panel wall hanging. You know metal is the next hottest thing after acrylic! Look to the left for details. The 12x12 wall hanging is so darn cute and so darn versible. I choose to use lots of pics because I have lots of kids. But you can use 4 pics that are larger then mine. We will stamp with a homemade stamp and use the Cricut for letters. Then we will use magnets on our pics that are mounted on chipboard and then embellish with rub ons. Super cute and super easy. I only have 10 spots left and I know it's half full so go check it out. Coming in December will be a 6x6 metal mini book using Making Memories FaLaLaLa. It's not done yet but keep checking. So go check out the Design Team Krew at K2R with a link to the right for all my designs. So... toodles for now and please remember that even if it is a while beofre I post again, I just want to say thanks to all you gals out there who support me and give me that extra push to keep creating even when life gets crazy!

You will just have to sign up for this one, to see the rest or go down to Poway and take a looky for yourself. It is soooooo cute, I can't stand it! It is 3-d and it has so many details to it. Just think, you can make another little mini the next couple of years to add to this fun project! Look to the right for details and date!

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Ok, I love,love,love Halloween! Maybe more then Christmas, well the decorations anyway! So here is the completed book for Pink Pineapple for my October class. I know it's a little early but come on. I am excited! The front is a wooden house that we will paint and crackle in class. What about the steamy, wicked witches brew. OHHHHHHHHHHHHH, are you ready? The dates are to the right...

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Gather all those pictures you snapped like crazy this last school year and bring them down to the Pink on Tuesday, September 16th at 6pm. We will put together this fun Q&A type schhol book so your child can remember thier fondest school memories.Call (760) 598 2221 to reserve your kit. See ya there!

Back by popular demand... I have brought my "Quote This" layout class back to IAT! This month we will celebrate the kids going back to school and give you a chance to put tons of pictures on one layout. We know you took millions! So sign up by calling IAT at (951) 304 3422. See ya there...